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LY53 EPA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,136 mi
Last recorded70,136 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,056 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water leak offside front of engine

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,815 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,815 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,719 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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LY53 EPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY53 EPA registered?

LY53 EPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LY53 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 EPA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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